4 h. ago Masobe Unveils New Essay Collection On Nigeria’s Turbulent Journey

Masobe Books has announced the forthcoming publication of Beneath the Surface: Essays on Nigeria’s Chequered Journey, a penetrating new collection by syndicated columnist and public-policy turnaround expert, Dr. Dakuku Peterside. The title, slated for simultaneous Nigerian and international release in October 2025, will debut with public presentations in Lagos and Abuja. In the volume, Peterside […]

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6 h. ago Wike’s Unprecedented Transformation Of FCT Deserves Applause – APC Chieftain

A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Dr Dennis Osahon Aikoriogie, has decried the recent protests against the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief (Barr.) Nyesom Wike, describing them as unfair and ethnically motivated. He disclosed this in a  statement released on Tuesday.Dr Aikoriogie lauded Wike’s leadership, noting […]

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9 h. ago Ogun Customs Intercepts 2,693 Parcels Of Indian Hemp Hidden In Truck

The Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a large quantity of Cannabis Sativa, also known as Indian hemp, smuggled through the Idiroko border. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday at the NSC Sentry Post in Idiroko, the Area Controller, Comptroller Godwin Otunla, disclosed that the illegal substance was […] The post Ogun Customs Intercepts 2,693 Parcels Of Indian Hemp Hidden In Truck appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Customs seizes 2,593 parcels of cannabis concealed under truck

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Operatives of the Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service have intercepted and seized 2,693 parcels of Cannabis Sativa otherwise known as Indian hemp, smuggled through the Idiroko border into the country. Briefing newsmen on the seizure yesterday, at the NSC Sentry Post, Idiroko, the Customs Area Controller in […] The post Customs seizes 2,593 parcels of cannabis concealed under truck appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Customs seals 3 bonded terminals over infractions, seizes 27 smuggled containers

By Steve Agbota Intensifying its efforts to combat smuggling and non-compliance within the nation’s busiest port corridor, the Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday said that it sealed three bonded terminals under its command for various infractions. This is even as the Command also intercepted 27 containers of contraband goods valued […] The post Customs seals 3 bonded terminals over infractions, seizes 27 smuggled containers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Edo rakes in N52.6 billion in internal revenue in six months

Tasks payers not to see payment as burden From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), Barr. Oladele Bankole-Balogun, on Thursday announced that the state generated N52.6 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the first six months of 2025. He disclosed this during the agency’s half-year performance […] The post Edo rakes in N52.6 billion in internal revenue in six months appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Ogun: Customs seizes 2,693 parcels of cannabis concealed in truck

Hands over drugs, driver to NDLEA From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Operatives of the Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service have intercepted and seized 2,693 parcels of Cannabis Sativa, otherwise known as Indian hemp, smuggled through the Idiroko border into the country. Briefing newsmen on the seizure on Thursday at the NCS Sentry […] The post Ogun: Customs seizes 2,693 parcels of cannabis concealed in truck appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Top Golden Visa Destinations for Nigerians in 2024: Portugal Leads as Investors Seek Security and Global Mobility

Golden Visas open doors to the world — and Nigerian investors are seizing the opportunity. In 2024, demand surged as read more Top Golden Visa Destinations for Nigerians in 2024: Portugal Leads as Investors Seek Security and Global Mobility

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23 h. ago Customs seizes 2,693 parcels of Cannabis Sativa worth N172m in Ogun

Tribune Online Customs seizes 2,693 parcels of Cannabis Sativa worth N172m in Ogun "inspection revealed that several parcels of Cannabis Sativa, commonly known as marijuana, had been ingeniously concealed within... Customs seizes 2,693 parcels of Cannabis Sativa worth N172m in Ogun Tribune Online

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30 h. ago Drug abuse prevention day: Why prevention is always better than cure

Tribune Online Drug abuse prevention day: Why prevention is always better than cure Drug abuse includes the use of any drug or medication for recreational purposes or to feel good, help with sleep, etc. They may have been originally prescribed drugs (medications) for pain, such as following accidents with serious injuries such as Tramadol. They may also be illegal drugs such as cannabis (Indian hemp) or cocaine and […] Drug abuse prevention day: Why prevention is always better than cure Tribune Online

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32 h. ago Edo guber: S’Court reserves judgment on PDP, Ighodalo’s appeal

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Supreme Court has reserved judgment on the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Mr. Asue Ighodalo, challenging the outcome of the September 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo State, won by Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In the appeal, marked: SC/CV/536/2025, […] The post Edo guber: S’Court reserves judgment on PDP, Ighodalo’s appeal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Supreme Court Adjourns Judgment In PDP’s Bid To Sack Gov. Okpebholo

The Supreme Court has reserved judgment on PDP candidate Asuerinme Ighodalo’s appeal seeking to nullify Governor Monday Okpebholo’s election in Edo State. The appeal, marked SC/CV/536/2025, is challenging the May 29 judgment of the Court of Appeal which upheld Okpebholo’s victory in the September 21, 2024, governorship election. Ighodalo and the PDP alleged widespread irregularities, […] The post Supreme Court Adjourns Judgment In PDP’s Bid To Sack Gov. Okpebholo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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37 h. ago NDLEA seized over 200 million Tramadol pills, arrested 95 drug barons in one year — Marwa

By Philip Nwosu The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd), has revealed that the agency seized over 200 million pills of Tramadol and arrested 95 drug barons in the past year as part of its intensified war against drug trafficking and abuse in Nigeria. Speaking during the […] The post NDLEA seized over 200 million Tramadol pills, arrested 95 drug barons in one year — Marwa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago N89m cocaine haul: Court jails four for drug trafficking through Seme border

Tribune Online N89m cocaine haul: Court jails four for drug trafficking through Seme border A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced four individuals, two Nigerians and two Beninoise, to five years imprisonment each for... N89m cocaine haul: Court jails four for drug trafficking through Seme border Tribune Online

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46 h. ago Edo guber: Supreme Court reserves judgment on PDP, Asuerinme appeal

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Mr. Asuerinme Ighodalo, challenging the outcome of the September 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo State won by Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In the appeal, marked: […] The post Edo guber: Supreme Court reserves judgment on PDP, Asuerinme appeal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Supreme Court Reserves Judgement In Edo Gov’ship Election Appeal

The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the Edo State Governorship Election appeal. The apex court reserved ruling after taking arguments for and against the election that produced Senator Monday Obekpolo as the duly elected governor of the state. Justice Garba Lawal, who presided over the hearing of the appeal filed by  the candidate of […]

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64 h. ago Police arrest one over killing of three vigilante members in Edo

Tribune Online Police arrest one over killing of three vigilante members in Edo The Police Command in Edo State has arrested one Bello Salami, a suspected member of the Maphite confraternity, over his alleged involvement in the killing of three members of the State Security Corps over the weekend in Benin. Police arrest one over killing of three vigilante members in Edo Tribune Online

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67 h. ago Lagos: Court sentences drug trafficker to two years imprisonment

Tribune Online Lagos: Court sentences drug trafficker to two years imprisonment He described the convict as a first-time offender with no prior criminal record and assured the court of his client’s remorse and readiness to turn a new leaf. Lagos: Court sentences drug trafficker to two years imprisonment Tribune Online

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68 h. ago Court Fixes October 6 For Hearing Of Diezani’s Suit Against Asset Seizure

A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 6, 2025, to hear the suit filed by former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, challenging the forfeiture of her assets to the federal government. The case, which came up before Justice Mohammed Umar for the first time on Monday, June 30, was adjourned to allow all parties […] The post Court Fixes October 6 For Hearing Of Diezani’s Suit Against Asset Seizure appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Count Soludo out of closure of Ogbo Ogwu market – APGA Chief

Says those afraid of Soludo’s stellar performance resorting to propaganda  From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha National Coordinator of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Media Warriors Forum, Evangelist Chinedu Obigwe, has strongly dismissed insinuations linking the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, to the closure of the Onitsha Head Bridge Drug Market. Obigwe, a […] The post Count Soludo out of closure of Ogbo Ogwu market – APGA Chief appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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